Gene Wilder's Greatest Quotes

Gene Wilder, the hilarious star of classics such as Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein, died today at the age of 83. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, family members say.

Mel Brooks, who directed Wilder in some of his most memorable roles, tweeted this sweet remembrance:

Gene Wilder-One of the truly great talents of our time. He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship.

"Well, my name is Jim, but most people call me... Jim." -- Jim (Blazing Saddles)

"What did you expect? 'Welcome, sonny'? 'Make yourself at home'? 'Marry my daughter'? You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know... morons." -- Jim (Blazing Saddles)